NBA legend Michael Jordan doesn't mind the popular crying meme that's become a mainstay during just about every major sporting event. His representatives are watching to make sure nobody tries to profit off the picture, though.
TMZ Sports passed along comments from one of Jordan's reps, who said MJ is cool with it since "everyone seems to be having fun with the meme." They are still keeping tabs on the situation closely just to make sure it remains a social media phenomena and nothing more.
"We haven't seen anyone using it to promote their commercial interests, which is something that we're monitoring," Jordan's rep said.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton became the latest "victim" of the crying face after his team's loss to the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl 50 on Sunday night:
The use of the image has taken on a life of its own over the past year and rarely does a week go by where at least a couple of athletes don't get the MJ meme treatment.
Those remarks about the potential commercialization of the picture from the six-time NBA champion's representative don't come as a surprise ...
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Michael Jordan’s Rep Comments on NBA Legend’s Feelings of ‘Crying’ Meme
February 9th, 2016 by Tim Daniels Leave a reply »
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